Mikel Merino says he is “getting a taste” for his new position as a striker in the Arsenal team. Merino, a central midfielder by trade, has been used up front by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after serious injuries to regular centre-forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been singing the praises of his Gunners teammate Mikel Merino.Merino has been a star for Arsenal in recent weeks, as the Spain international has scored some crucial

Arsenal ’s Mikel Merino says he is ‘getting a taste’ for his new role as the team’s centre forward having been propelled up the pitch to lead the line in the wake of the Gunners’ continued injury crisis.